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The government said Jess Phillips has the ‘full backing of the prime minister and home secretary’ insisting she will stay in post

The King has long been said to have tried to encourage his younger brother to move out

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Neither removing Jess Phillips as safeguarding minister nor appointing Louise Casey to an ill-defined advisory role is likely, on its own, to restore much confidence. For the sake of the hundreds of sexual abuse victims, it is imperative that the PM now finds the right person…

Britain on Wednesday sanctioned Balkans-based gangs and financiers helping facilitate small boat crossings, as migrant arrivals this year via the Channel were set to surpass the 2024 totals.

The Prime Minister is hosting leaders from Western Balkan nations as the UK seeks to agree further measures on deterring illegal migrants.

Keir Starmer indicates openness to MPs questioning Andrew in person about home he has lived in for more than 20 years without paying rent

The SNP has set the bar for a new referendum on independence at winning a majority of seats next year.

Downing Street was responding to speculation the country’s top civil servant could be moved from his role within months.

Prince Andrew pays a peppercorn rent to live in the 30-room Royal Lodge in Windsor.